Apprentice Teacher of Mathematics

Apprentice Teacher of Mathematics 

Salary: Unqualified Teacher 1 (£22,601 per annum) 

Location: Bury St Edmunds County High School 

Contract type: Full Time, Permanent – (Training starts 25 August 2026) 

School type: Secondary school (Year 7 to Year 11) 

Trainer: Unity Schools Partnership / University of Buckingham accredited 

Bury St Edmunds County High School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Apprentice Mathematics Teacher. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for working with children and be able to establish good relationships with students, parents, carers, colleagues, peers and external agencies. The role is suitable for a degree educated unqualified teacher, HLTAs or teaching assistants and those with existing classroom teaching experience. 

As a teaching apprentice, you will complete the programme where you will learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in a vibrant environment. Apprentices will start teaching on a 60% teaching timetable, rising to 80% towards the end of training. We ensure that teaching loads are always appropriate for the apprentice teacher’s individual stage of development. The successful candidate will benefit from an excellent CPD offer, a sensible approach to workload and a calm, respectful working environment. 

The apprentice will join the Unity Schools Partnership ITE programme, spending one day per week following the National Institute’s Curriculum for Initial Teaching Training. All training is held in Bury St Edmunds and comprises of core and subject specific learning in addition to school visits and regional days. Apprentices will gain QTA and will also have the opportunity to take up the Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE). 

Unity Schools Partnership operate a two-week October half term break. Other holidays remain in line with national patterns. The school day has been extended slightly to ensure we deliver the same amount of in-school time over the year. Candidates are encouraged to visit our website to learn more about us and to see our Staff Well-being Charter. 

We would be delighted to show prospective applicants around during the school day. To arrange an informal discussion prior to submitting your application then please contact Amy Bryant 01284 754857, or email abryant@countyhigh.uk 

 At Unity Schools Partnership our objective is to smash through barriers to make remarkable change happen. We pride ourselves on being an educational organisation that puts children first, going the extra mile for the vulnerable and disadvantaged, and every one of us has an impact on unlocking our pupils’ potential. We are committed to providing a working environment where our employees can grow and thrive. We value collaboration, wellbeing, diversity, equality and work-life balance. 

Throughout our diverse family of schools and within our vibrant central hub we nurture talent, whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking to grow your expertise. Unity Schools Partnership is made up of a family of 40 schools (10 secondary, 25 primary, and 5 special schools) located on the Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire borders, as well as Romford in East London. The Trust expects its work to be characterised by ethical leadership, an ambition for improvement at pace and the expectation that remarkable improvements can be achieved. We refer to ourselves as a family because, throughout the trust, we foster a supportive and collaborative relationship, whilst recognising, and celebrating that, we are all different and have our own contextual characteristics. Sharing the same values and facing similar issues not only enables us to support each other, but to challenge each other too. This interdependence allows each of our schools to flourish and grow; providing stimulating, nurturing yet self-challenging environments in which our pupils and staff members can thrive. 

Unity Schools Partnership has created a subsidiary trading company Unity Schools Partnership Education. Having a separate legal entity that is free to trade independently with other commercial organisations as well as schools, gives scope and opportunities for greater impact and reach within the wider sphere of education. In return, income is invested into our trust to improve educational outcomes for the children in our schools. By working with Unity Schools Partnership, you may have the opportunity to work on a commission basis beyond a standard career in education and develop some ideas of your own. 

Closing date: 29 June 2026 at 09:00am 

Interviews: Within three working weeks of an application.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.  Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.